2016 Forest River Wildcat Maxx Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Wildcat Maxx years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Forest River Wildcat Maxx. That is the most of any Wildcat Maxx model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is wheels (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 2,375 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Forest River Wildcat Maxx problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 2 | 100% | 2,375 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Forest River Wildcat Maxx recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Evo, Salem, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth, Wildwood, Cherokee Grey Wolf, Wildcat Maxx, Vibe, R-Pod, and Surveyor trailers. In the affected trailers, the studs that are used to attach the wheels to the axle hubs may break.
Risk: If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any affected wheel hub, free of charge. The recall began on June 25, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-909-873-3777. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-05142015-0037.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 forest river wildcat maxx. While driving 50 mph, the front passenger wheel studs and tire detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the studs were defective and needed to be replaced along with the tire. The…
Experienced a blowout of castle rock st225/75r15 load range d 113l while traveling north on i-5 in california on a sunny day and 80 deg f. Trailer is forest river wildcat maxx 23dks. Speed was 63 mph. Tire is rated 75 mph and speed has never exceeded 70 mph. Life time maximum temperature shown by…
Other Forest River Wildcat Maxx years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Wildcat Maxx | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Forest River Wildcat Maxx?
Owners most often report wheels problems. The top one, wheels, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Forest River Wildcat Maxx?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 Forest River Wildcat Maxx a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Wildcat Maxx model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.